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Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made Joseph his personal attendant. He put him in charge of his entire household and everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all <i>that</i> he had he put into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all <i>that</i> he had he put under his authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and put him in charge of all that he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he put in his charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight, and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he put in his charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended on him; and he appointed him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he gave in his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Joseph pleased Potiphar <i>and</i> found favor in his sight and he served him as his personal servant. He made Joseph overseer over his house, and he put all that he owned in Joseph’s charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph found favor with his master and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph found favor in his master&#8217s sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Potiphar liked Joseph and made him his personal assistant, putting him in charge of his house and all of his property. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Potiphar liked Joseph so much that he made him his trusted servant. He put him in charge of his household and everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant; so he put him in charge of his house and everything he owned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />That's how Joseph pleased Potiphar as he served him. Eventually, Potiphar appointed Joseph as overseer of his entire household. Moreover, he entrusted everything that he owned into his care.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar appointed Joseph overseer of his household and put him in charge of everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in the sight of his master, and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joseph finds grace in his eyes and serves him, and he appoints him over his house, and all that he has he has given into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Joseph findeth grace in his eyes and serveth him, and he appointeth him over his house, and all that he hath he hath given into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joseph will find grace in his eyes, and he will serve him, and he will appoint him over his house, and all which is to him he gave into his hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joseph found favor in the sight of his lord, and he ministered to him. And, having been placed in charge of everything by him, he governed the house that was entrusted to him and all the things that had been delivered to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he favored Joseph and made him his personal attendant; he put him in charge of his household and entrusted to him all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him; he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him; and he made him steward of his house, and all that he had he put in his charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yoseph found favor in his eyes and he served him and he authorized him over his house and everything that he had he gave into his hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joseph found favour in his sight, and he ministered unto him. And he appointed him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joseph found grace in the presence of his lord, and was well-pleasing to him; and he set him over his house, and all that he had he gave into the hand of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/39-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9933" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Joseph and Potiphar's Wife</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: way·yim·ṣā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">found</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in his sight</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: way·šā·reṯ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">and became his personal attendant.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: way·yap̄·qi·ḏê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">Potiphar put him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in charge of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">his household</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and entrusted</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">he owned.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-41</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46</a></span><br />Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">1 Samuel 16:21-22</a></span><br />When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. / Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">1 Kings 11:28</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6</a></span><br />Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a></span><br />Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18-20</a></span><br />Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. / For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Colossians 3:22-24</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5-8</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10-12</a></span><br />Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. / So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a></span><br />His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1-2</a></span><br />All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Titus 2:9-10</a></span><br />Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, / not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.</p><p class="hdg">Joseph.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21</a></b></br> But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-3.htm">Genesis 18:3</a></b></br> And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-19.htm">Genesis 19:19</a></b></br> Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:</p><p class="hdg">overseer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22</a></b></br> And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that <i>were</i> in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer <i>of it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Genesis 15:2</a></b></br> And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house <i>is</i> this Eliezer of Damascus?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a></b></br> And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-44.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/28-6.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/14-4.htm">Control</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/genesis/38-10.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/34-11.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/34-11.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/37-17.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/genesis/38-23.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/34-11.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/39-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Potiphar</a> <a href="/genesis/35-26.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/31-41.htm">Served</a> <a href="/genesis/29-30.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/genesis/38-10.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Control</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/exodus/5-21.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Potiphar</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Served</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">He is falsely accused by her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">He is cast into prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This favor is reminiscent of the favor Noah found in God's eyes (<a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8</a>) and foreshadows the favor Daniel would later find in Babylon (<a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a>). It highlights the biblical theme that God's presence can bring favor and success even in adverse situations.<p><b>and became his personal attendant.</b><br>Joseph's role as a personal attendant signifies a position of trust and responsibility. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a personal attendant would have been closely involved in the daily affairs of their master, indicating Joseph's integrity and capability. This role is a precursor to his later responsibilities in Egypt, showing a pattern of increasing responsibility and trust, similar to how David served Saul before becoming king (<a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">1 Samuel 16:21</a>).<p><b>Potiphar put him in charge of his household</b><br>Being put in charge of Potiphar's household signifies a significant elevation in status for Joseph. In Egyptian society, the household was a central unit of economic and social life, and managing it required skill and trustworthiness. This mirrors the later responsibility Joseph would have over all of Egypt under Pharaoh (<a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-41</a>), illustrating a divine preparation for his future leadership.<p><b>and entrusted him with everything he owned.</b><br>The complete trust Potiphar placed in Joseph is indicative of Joseph's exceptional character and God's blessing upon him. This total entrustment is a type of Christ, who is entrusted with all authority in heaven and on earth (<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>). It also reflects the biblical principle that those who are faithful with little will be entrusted with much (<a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The son of Jacob and Rachel, Joseph is a central figure in Genesis. Sold into slavery by his brothers, he rises to prominence in Egypt due to his integrity and God's favor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a></b><br>An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. He purchases Joseph as a slave and recognizes his abilities, entrusting him with the management of his household.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph is taken as a slave. It becomes the setting for his rise to power and the eventual salvation of his family during a famine.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/favor.htm">Favor</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "favor" is "chen", which implies grace or kindness. Joseph's favor in Potiphar's eyes is a testament to God's providence and Joseph's character.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/household_management.htm">Household Management</a></b><br>Joseph's role in managing Potiphar's household demonstrates his leadership skills and trustworthiness, setting the stage for his future responsibilities in Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_favor_in_adversity.htm">God's Favor in Adversity</a></b><br>Even in difficult circumstances, God's favor can manifest in unexpected ways. Joseph's rise in Potiphar's house shows that God can bless us and use us wherever we are.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_trustworthiness.htm">Integrity and Trustworthiness</a></b><br>Joseph's integrity earns him trust and responsibility. In our own lives, maintaining integrity can lead to opportunities and the trust of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>Joseph's faithful service in Potiphar's house prepares him for greater responsibilities. Being faithful in small tasks can prepare us for larger roles in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Joseph's account is a reminder of God's sovereignty. Despite human actions, God's purposes prevail, and He can use any situation for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_stewardship.htm">Leadership and Stewardship</a></b><br>Joseph's management of Potiphar's household is an example of godly leadership and stewardship. We are called to manage our resources and responsibilities wisely.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_joseph_with_dream_interpretation.htm">Why would a prisoner like Joseph be entrusted with interpreting dreams for high-ranking officials (Genesis 40:5–8)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_biblical_stewardship_mean.htm">What is the meaning of Biblical stewardship?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Joseph found grace in his sight</span>, - <span class="accented">vide Genesis</span> 6:8; 18:3; 19:19; 39:21. Most men are pleased with a good servant. Even Laban bad no objections to Jacob so long as he divided that Jehovah was multiplying his flocks for Jacob's sake (<a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Genesis 30:27</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and he served him</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> he waited on Potiphar, or acted as his personal attendant and comptroller of his household): <span class="cmt_word">and he</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> Potiphar) <span class="cmt_word">made him overseer over his house,</span> - a position corresponding to that occupied by Eliezer in the household of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a>). Egyptian monuments attest the existence of such an officer in wealthy houses at an early period; a tomb at Kum-el-Ahmar exhibiting the account books, writing materials, and clerks that pertain to the office of s steward, and another at Beni-hassan, besides displaying his accustomed implements, styling him the Overseer (Wilkinson's 'Ancient Egyptians, vol. 1. p. 372, ed. 1878; Hengstenberg s 'Egypt and the Books of Moses,' p. 24). A sepulchral inscription belonging to the period of the eleventh dynasty also mentions among the officers comprising the household of Ameni the chancellor Athorsi, the barber Khentikhrati, the slave Gefahapi, the lady's maid Khui, the steward Ameni, the steward Santit (<span class="accented">vide</span> 'Records of the Past,' vol. 6. p. 3). Joseph had also, after his exaltation, a ruler or steward of his house (cf. <a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Genesis 43:16, 19</a>; <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and all that he had he put into his hand</span> = literally, and <span class="accented">all which was to him he gave</span> into his hand, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he entrusted to Joseph's cam). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Joseph</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">found</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְצָ֨א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">favor</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> </span><span class="str2">Graciousness, subjective, objective</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his sight</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and became his personal attendant.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשָׁ֣רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(way·šā·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> </span><span class="str2">To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Potiphar put</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּפְקִדֵ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yap̄·qi·ḏê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> </span><span class="str2">To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him in charge of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his household</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and entrusted</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָדֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with everything</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he owned.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(yeš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:4 Joseph found favor in his sight (Gen. 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